Race Distances

The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Race Weekend is the premier race of the Calgary Marathon Society. Taking place in early spring, kicking off the race season and consisting of a race for every age and ability.

What's an extra 7.805K ... really?

In 2014, the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon launched a 50K Ultra Road Race in celebration of the 50th Anniversary and 500 runners signed up for the sold out race with a whopping 410 finishers crossing the line in the 6.5 hour cut off. Following the race, many provided feedback through survey results, social media and by way of email asking us to keep the 50K. It remains a big part of our race today!

For newcomers to ultra-running, the 50K Ultra, part of the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Race Weekend, is a great way to get in to longer distances and for ultra veterans, it’s a wonderful way to be part of a big city, mass participation event!

National Championships - National Championships 6 years running. In 2019 the organizing committee was thrilled to be awarded the National Championships for the sixth year in a row by the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners (ACU).

International Designation - The International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) is designating the 50K Ultra as a trophy series race and issuing the event a bronze label, which is the international sanctioning for ultra races.

The trophy series is an international 50K series where runners can qualify at any of the designated series race to compete in the 50K world trophy race. The top man under 3:20 and top woman under 3:50 will automatically qualify for the world race. If nobody breaks those times there will be no qualification and if more than one person breaks those times it’s only the first runner in each gender who will qualify.

Half the Battle...Twice the Fun...21.1K or 50,000 steps...

Whether you're training for your first 21.1K challenge or you're a half marathon veteran, this is a fun race to run!

This is our fastest growing event as more and more people discover their love of running. The Centaur Subaru 1/2 marathon is challenging but not daunting and can be your annual training benchmark as you prepare for your first or next marathon.

You will still experience a big city race and all the comes with it, including the BIG FINISH at Stampede Park in the Grandstand.

Make this a family tradition!

As we all know, active families are happy families so make this a family tradition!

The GoodLife Fitness Family 5K welcomes walkers and runners to participate in this family friendly race.

Run or walk the GoodLife Fitness 5K at noon AFTER completing either the 10K at 7:30am or the 21.1K, Marathon or 50K at 7am to be part of "The Roundup" earning two medals that fit together to make one SUPER medal!

The Roundup Rules

Pre-race

Register for both race distances and your personal information - including your email address must match (this is so we can find you in the system!)

Once you have registered for both distances, no need to do anything additional, we know who you are!

Line up in a special line at package pickup to get your special “Roundup” bib.

Be sure to pick up both your race shirts.

Race Day

You must start the 5K at noon, before the last wave of the 5K goes out.

We discourage walking your longer race distance, as in doing so you might not make the cut-off time to start the 5K at noon.

Once you start the 5K you have 90 minutes to finish; you have almost completed the roundup!

Wear your special “Roundup” bib for both events. Your bib will be chip timed for both distances and you will receive official times for both completed events.

FAQ

Do I need to pay for both events?

Yes. Run Calgary is a not-for-profit organization and there are a number of expenses incurred to put on a world-class event. The majority of those costs are directly related to the number of participants registered for each race.. Fees are used for operational costs like timing services, insurance, road closure costs, tent rentals, portable toilets as well as the cool items you get for participating; t-shirts, medals and bibs.

Additionally, in registering for both events, we know you are participating in the Roundup and you will receive a special bib as well as both race shirts and finishers medals.

Can I start the 5K late?

No. We are subject to specific municipal rules in order to put on a safe and memorable experience for runners while limiting any disruptions for city residents and drivers. Our road closures are not indefinite and participants must start each race at the published time.

What else can I expect to receive?

It’s a surprise! We are working on a few more extra treats for our 'rounduppers’' as we want to recognize all the ambitious participants hitting the road twice on May 26th!

This is a unique format that allows young people to participate in their first marathon. Kids start running or walking their marathon one KM at a time completing 41 KM by Sunday, May 26th, 2019. On race day the kids will complete the last 1.2 KM of their marathon along with elite and citizen runners at the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon.

Use this tracking chart to keep tabs on your kids km's leading up to race weekend!

Please Note: We request that all children 5 and over run without parents. Children 5 and under may run with one parent.

There are many great viewing locations along the course to watch your child run. Once your child crosses the finish line they will enter the “kids finish corral” where they will receive a medal and snack and be released into the “Parents Corral”. Please go to the “Parents Corral” to pick up your child. You will require your matching race bib to exit this area. In the unlikely event that you cannot find your child, there will be a volunteer with a large “Lost Child” sign to help you reunite with your child.

50K Ultra

Sunday, May 26th 2019 - 7:00 AM

What's an extra 7.805K ... really?

In 2014, the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon launched a 50K Ultra Road Race in celebration of the 50th Anniversary and 500 runners signed up for the sold out race with a whopping 410 finishers crossing the line in the 6.5 hour cut off. Following the race, many provided feedback through survey results, social media and by way of email asking us to keep the 50K. It remains a big part of our race today!

For newcomers to ultra-running, the 50K Ultra, part of the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Race Weekend, is a great way to get in to longer distances and for ultra veterans, it’s a wonderful way to be part of a big city, mass participation event!

National Championships - National Championships 6 years running. In 2019 the organizing committee was thrilled to be awarded the National Championships for the sixth year in a row by the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners (ACU).

International Designation - The International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) is designating the 50K Ultra as a trophy series race and issuing the event a bronze label, which is the international sanctioning for ultra races.

The trophy series is an international 50K series where runners can qualify at any of the designated series race to compete in the 50K world trophy race. The top man under 3:20 and top woman under 3:50 will automatically qualify for the world race. If nobody breaks those times there will be no qualification and if more than one person breaks those times it’s only the first runner in each gender who will qualify.

Centaur Subaru 21.1K

Sunday, May 26th 2019 - 7:00 AM

Half the Battle...Twice the Fun...21.1K or 50,000 steps...

Whether you're training for your first 21.1K challenge or you're a half marathon veteran, this is a fun race to run!

This is our fastest growing event as more and more people discover their love of running. The Centaur Subaru 1/2 marathon is challenging but not daunting and can be your annual training benchmark as you prepare for your first or next marathon.

GoodLife Fitness 5K Family Walk & Run

Sunday, May 26th 2019 - 12:00 PM

You will still experience a big city race and all the comes with it, including the BIG FINISH at Stampede Park in the Grandstand.

Make this a family tradition!

As we all know, active families are happy families so make this a family tradition!

The GoodLife Fitness Family 5K welcomes walkers and runners to participate in this family friendly race.

Run or walk the GoodLife Fitness 5K at noon AFTER completing either the 10K at 7:30am or the 21.1K, Marathon or 50K at 7am to be part of "The Roundup" earning two medals that fit together to make one SUPER medal!

The Roundup Rules

Pre-race

Register for both race distances and your personal information - including your email address must match (this is so we can find you in the system!)

Once you have registered for both distances, no need to do anything additional, we know who you are!

Line up in a special line at package pickup to get your special “Roundup” bib.

Be sure to pick up both your race shirts.

Race Day

You must start the 5K at noon, before the last wave of the 5K goes out.

We discourage walking your longer race distance, as in doing so you might not make the cut-off time to start the 5K at noon.

Once you start the 5K you have 90 minutes to finish; you have almost completed the roundup!

Wear your special “Roundup” bib for both events. Your bib will be chip timed for both distances and you will receive official times for both completed events.

FAQ

Do I need to pay for both events?

Yes. Run Calgary is a not-for-profit organization and there are a number of expenses incurred to put on a world-class event. The majority of those costs are directly related to the number of participants registered for each race.. Fees are used for operational costs like timing services, insurance, road closure costs, tent rentals, portable toilets as well as the cool items you get for participating; t-shirts, medals and bibs.

Additionally, in registering for both events, we know you are participating in the Roundup and you will receive a special bib as well as both race shirts and finishers medals.

Can I start the 5K late?

No. We are subject to specific municipal rules in order to put on a safe and memorable experience for runners while limiting any disruptions for city residents and drivers. Our road closures are not indefinite and participants must start each race at the published time.

What else can I expect to receive?

It’s a surprise! We are working on a few more extra treats for our 'rounduppers’' as we want to recognize all the ambitious participants hitting the road twice on May 26th!

Scotiabank Kids Marathon

Sunday, May 26th 2019 - 9:30 AM

This is a unique format that allows young people to participate in their first marathon. Kids start running or walking their marathon one KM at a time completing 41 KM by Sunday, May 26th, 2019. On race day the kids will complete the last 1.2 KM of their marathon along with elite and citizen runners at the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon.

Use this tracking chart to keep tabs on your kids km's leading up to race weekend!

Please Note: We request that all children 5 and over run without parents. Children 5 and under may run with one parent.

There are many great viewing locations along the course to watch your child run. Once your child crosses the finish line they will enter the “kids finish corral” where they will receive a medal and snack and be released into the “Parents Corral”. Please go to the “Parents Corral” to pick up your child. You will require your matching race bib to exit this area. In the unlikely event that you cannot find your child, there will be a volunteer with a large “Lost Child” sign to help you reunite with your child.